The mining sector is key in the exploitation of raw materials and a global engine of trade, employment and economic development. Mineral and metal trading companies are important for the smooth functioning of  international markets. Mining companies have been forced by social and environmental pressures to reduce their footprint and greenhouse gas emissions and to rethink and innovate their business models to thrive in this ever-changing environment. This transformation towards a more sustainable and equitable future challenges the traditional way of doing business for the entire value chain, from mining, products and processes along the value chain to end-consumer markets.